Did you really think that Iran would be the reason why the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) is rallying this morning? That’s exactly what’s happening. Oil prices are on the rise thanks to Iranian optimism over a deal that would freeze oil production to support energy prices. And that’s not all that’s kicked off a wild morning for global markets…

Let’s jump into what traders are chatting about this morning.

For Feb. 18, 2016, here’s your top stock market news, stocks to watch, and economic calendar.

Dow Futures Today

Futures for the Dow Jones today (Thursday) forecasted a 51-point gain as Oil prices jumped more than 2% and the Dow received a healthy boost from the earnings of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT). Here’s a breakdown of why the Dow is higher this morning and what you need to watch later today.

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